Common Space Brewery Hosts Mardi Gras–Inspired Vegan Food and Jazz Event in Hawthorne

By Maria Cornejo| Presence News

HAWTHORNE, Calif. — On March 14, the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event in Hawthorne featured live jazz music, vegan food vendors, and festive costumes that brought a touch of New Orleans culture to Southern California.

Live Jazz and Mardi Gras Atmosphere

While enjoying live jazz played by a New Orleans band, Festival visitors were dressed in bright Mardi Gras costumes. Jazz music created a laid-back and festive climate as festivalgoers sampled from various vendors’ plant-based food and drink offerings. Free parking made it easy for residents to access and attend the Festival.

Vegan Food Vendors Draw Attention

Several vendors featured vegan and organic foods and drinks.

Cookies A More offered freshly baked vegan cookies made with organic and gluten-free ingredients. The cookies, made entirely with plant-based ingredients, were a popular treat for visitors looking for something sweet.

Another vendor, Spooky Aguas, served fruit-blended aguas frescas in large cups. Presence News’ Maria Cornejo tried the watermelon flavor and described it as refreshing. The drinks were priced at $8 for a large cup.

Coffee lovers were also able to stop by Café LA Vecindad, where freshly brewed coffee filled the area with the aroma of roasted beans.

Creative Plant-Based Menu Options

Guests visiting Los Angeles Crêpe Du Jardin can have their fill of crêpes, including an option which is peanut butter with jelly crêpes, and topped with fresh strawberries, made from organic/plant-based ingredients. In addition, these types of crêpes can be topped with other types of fruits such as bananas or apples.

The Frankenstand has also been serving vegan hot dogs from a booth decorated with whimsical horror-themed decorations.

In addition, all three booths offered vegan baked goods such as organic croissants, éclairs, and French bread.

A Community Celebration

Live jazz and the aroma of vegan food filled the air as the Common Space Brewery Mardi Gras Event brought the community together in celebration of Mardi Gras.

Editor’s Disclaimer: This article covers a community event and vendor participation as observed at the time of reporting. Vendor offerings, pricing, and participation may vary at future events.

Maria Cornejo

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